There are many causes and effects of addiction. One approach to understanding the struggles individuals experience is through the lens of affect psychology, where the underlying emotions that motivate ...

Beyond its monsters and 1980s nostalgia, Stranger Things resonates because it tells stories of struggles familiar to young people: trauma that lingers, identity that wavers, and friendships that ...

Whenever I mentioned the phrase “pornography addiction” to a classroom of firefighters, there were snickers of laughter followed by pointing at one particular guy in the room, nodding their heads in ...

Stigma, shame, and gaps in care frequently prevent patients with substance use disorders from accessing needed medical treatment. These barriers, common in addiction medicine, can also disrupt care ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

Self-forgiveness takes time, reflection, and support, especially for those burdened by moral injury and deep-seated shame. Credit: Shutterstock A new study from Flinders University has revealed why ...

The Princess of Wales has called for an end to the "stigma" surrounding addiction, and urged people to offer "empathy and support" to those dependent on alcohol, drugs or gambling. Catherine, who sent ...

As Nigeria marks the Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there is a growing but under-acknowledged crisis. As far back as 2018, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 ...

Substance use and addiction is an “epidemic of seismic proportions” in the Traveller community, with significantly higher ...